BERNINA 990 Sewing, Quilting, and Embroidery:Create your Magic

Description

The NEW! BERNINA 990 Sewing, Quilting, and Embroidery Machine is for in-store pick up only. When you request a quote, a sales representative will reach out as soon as possible to discuss the full sale price & when your machine will be ready!
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NEW! BERNINA 990 Sewing, Quilting, and Embroidery Machine

BERNINA 990 Sewing and Embroidery Machine
The BERNINA 990 embodies Swiss engineering excellence with its spacious design, intuitive technology, and versatility. For magical sewing, quilting and embroidery.

Vast 14″ of space to the right of the needle
Biggest (10″) centrally located Touch Screen
Camera & BERNINA Placement Scanner
Largest embroidery field at 16.1″ x 12″
BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)

Imagine a sewing machine that can do it all: sew, quilt, and embroider with flawless precision, captivating speed and miraculous features. A machine that will help you transform any project into a masterpiece of art and craft. That sewing machine is the BERNINA 990, the ultimate expression of Swiss engineering, precision and innovation. This new BERNINA flagship sewing and embroidery machine offers you an amazing 14 inches of space to the right of the needle and innovative features you have always dreamed of. The B 990 is more intuitive than ever with easy, modern navigation and gestures. Tap into your inner artist customizing the 2,927 stitch patterns and 879 built-in embroidery designs. Precisely place and view directly on the screen in front of you with the help from the new BERNINA Placement Scanner, integrated Camera and BERNINA Pinpoint Laser. The new BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR) brings stitch regulation to all quilting applications including Ruler Work. In addition, with WiFi Connectivity and the new Help Center at your side, you can access feature and technique information anytime and anywhere. This is the new BERNINA 990. Create your Magic!

More space than ever before

14″ to the right of the needle
Large 10″ touch screen
Giant embroidery with the Giant Hoop

The B 990 includes a meticulously engineered extended freearm with 14″ (356 mm) of space to the right of the needle and the Giant Embroidery Hoop (16.1″ x 12″), providing you with ample space for big, beautiful sewing, quilting and embroidery projects.

Preview your stitches and designs

Scan and preview your designs
View the needle area on screen
BERNINA Placement Scanner & Camera

With the new BERNINA Placement Scanner and Camera, you can scan the embroidery hoop, and view the needle area on the screen in sewing and embroidery. This allows you to precisely position your designs and stitches. Scan to preview how your designs, the chosen thread color and size will look like when stitched. Also, you can transfer the scanned background to the optional BERNINA Embroidery Software 9.

Thread the needle automatically

Simply push a button to thread
Watch the machine thread the needle
Ready to create in seconds

The Automatic Needle Threader helps you get started with a different thread. Sewing and embroidery needles from size 70 can be automatically threaded. Get started with a different thread, faster than ever before.

Pinpoint Laser

Works in every needle position
Indicates the exact needle entry point
Next level precision

Enjoy pinpoint precision by seeing exactly where the needle will enter the fabric in every needle position. The BERNINA Pinpoint Laser marks your start and travel points as you sew and embroider.

Built-in Stitch Regulation

BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator
Use Stitch Regulation for Ruler Work
Works with all BERNINA quilting presser feet and accessories

Simply attach the included BERNINA 5.5 mm BISR Stitch Plate with Sensor, and the quilting foot of your choice to achieve perfect quilting stitches with the exact same length at variable sewing speeds. Automatic stitch regulation is now possible with all quilting applications including Ruler Work, thanks to the innvoative BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR).

Automatic stitch plate recognition

Insert stitch plate and sew!
Additional security function
Three included stitch plates

The B 990 automatically recognizes the stitch plate once it is attached to the machine. If the stitch plate is not compatible with the selected stitch pattern, needle or presser foot the machine will not sew as an additional security measure.

Choose or create your matching stitch

Total of 2,927 stitch patterns
Resize any stitch from 25% to 500%
Design your individual stitch

With a touch, the B 990 transforms your design into a stitch pattern or alters existing stitches as you wish. Resize any stitch from 25% to 500% with the new Jumbo Stitch. Undo and redo steps in sewing and with the Stitch Designer create your own stitches by drawing your ideas right on the touch screen.

Your helpful guide on screen

Instruction Manual, tutorials, etc.
Search within the Help Center
Connect with your tablet or smartphone

In the Help Center, you will find frequently requested instructions and information, the user manual and Creative Consultant for various techniques. You can even connect the Help Center to your personal device (tablet or smartphone) with WiFi connectivity by simply scanning the QR code on screen.

Take your embroidery to a gigantic level

Extra large 16.1 x 12 embroidery area
Giant Hoop with ergonomic twist lock
Perfect for large quilts

With the new Giant Hoop and the extra large 16.1″ x 12″ embroidery field, you will be able to embroider a full 12-inch square. Thanks to the ergonomic twist lock closure, hooping and re-hooping is easy. The inner markings of the hoop and template allow you to easily align a 12-inch square.

Organize your stitches and designs

Create and name folders
Save new or adjusted stitches
Move, copy and paste from the USB stick

Organize your stitch patterns with the File Manager: Save, name, and store new or adjusted stitch patterns and combinations in your personal folder. Easily create, move, copy and paste files and folder to keep your stitches and embroidery designs organized with the File Manager. Name your adjusted stitch patterns and combinations and move entire folders of designs from a USB straight to your folder on the machine.

Place your designs to suit your project

2-Point and 4-Point Placement
Place designs as they are or morph to fit
Perfect placement every time!

Pinpoint Placement with 2-Point and 4-Point placement options allows you to easily place designs with utmost precision. Simply define four points on the fabric with the new 4-Point Placement and morph or proportionally fit the design to the area. Use Virtual Positioning to verify exact stitch points for ultimate precision.

Customize your quilt designs

Modify stitches per inch
Unlimited scaling possibilities
Compatible with BQM, HQF, PAT, PLI, QLI and TAP formats

The new Customizable Quilt Designs bring the functionality of professional longarm quilting to your embroidery machine. Unlimited scaling possibilities, the ability to modify the stitches per inch (SPI) and enhanced quilt securing functions enable you to achieve perfect computerized quilting on your embroidery machine.

WiFi Connectivity and BERNINA Stitchout App

Design transfer from/to V9 Software
Monitor embroidery process via App
Real-time status updates remotely

Since WiFi is enabled on the BERNINA 990, you can transfer designs from your BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 (optional) directly to the machine, or vice versa. And thanks to the BERNINA Stitchout App, the embroidery process can be monitored on your smartphone remotely. The in-app notifications and real-time status updates will make your embroidery more convenient.

BERNINA stitchprecision2 Technology

Next generation stitch precision
Even faster embroidery
Superior stitch quality

The B 990 features the next generation BERNINA stitchprecision2 Technology that makes your sewing, quilting and embroidery experience quieter, more precise, and joyful.

New high-end Embroidery Module XL

Superb stitch quality
Compatible with BERNINA Embroidery Hoops
Features BERNINA Smart Drive Technology

The new high-end Embroidery Module XL with Smart Drive Technology (SDT) ensures flawless embroidery.

Sew and embroider for a longer period of time

Front loading, easy access Jumbo Bobbin
Ideally suited for decorative stitches
More time for your creativity

The front loading, easy access Jumbo Bobbin holds up to 70% more thread than standard bobbins, allowing you to sew and embroider longer.

Sewing
Unlock unlimited creative potential by customizing the 2,927 stitch patterns or creating your own stitches with the Stitch Designer. Only BERNINA gives you Total Stitch Control to place and adjust every stitch exactly as you want it and with the new Jumbo Stitch, the stitches are magically transformed into patterns of all sizes sizes never sewn before! Creative freedom to the fullest.

Embroidery
The BERNINA 990 features extraordinary innovations to make embroidering even more precise and easier than ever. Go beyond normal embroidery editing with the numerous on-screen editing features. With just the touch of a finger quickly edit and design your embroidery masterpiece visualized in the embroidery hoop. Easy, accurate and intuitive the world is now your embroidery canvas. Precisely position your embroidery on any project with the various placement options. The B 990 allows you to place a design down to a single stitch, even checking each stitch with the new BERNINA Pinpoint Laser. The new BERNINA Placement Scanner visualizes your hooped fabric directly on the screen as a background to preview design placement and colors. View the needle area on screen with the Camera and combine with the BERNINA Pinpoint Placement to accurately place your designs with ease, every time! The new high-end Embroidery Module XL with BERNINA Smart Drive Technology (SDT) and the new Giant Hoop come standard with the B 990. The Giant Hoop expands your embroidery horizon with the extra-large space and ability to embroider a 16.1 x 12 area, including a full 12-inch square. Save and organize your embroidery and stitch patterns directly on the machine or USB (type A or C) in the File Manager. Name saved files, create folders, cut, copy, paste and simply move entire folders of designs from the USB straight to your Personal Folder quickly and easily just like magic!

Quilting
The B 990 is your perfect quilting companion. With the large 14-inch throat space and the new BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR), quilting is comfortable and convenient. New features Quilt like a wizard. include the ability to adjust the minimum stitching speed and the adjustment of stitch lengths as stitches per inch (SPI). The B 990 is your perfect quilting companion. With the large 14-inch throat space and the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR), quilting is comfortable and convenient. New features include the ability to adjust the minimum stitching speed in BSR 1 Mode and the adjustment of stitch lengths as stitches per inch (SPI). Computerized Quilting with the SDT Embroidery Module empowers you to quilt like a pro. Unlimited scaling possibilities, the ability to modify the stitches per inch (SPI) and enhanced quilt securing enable you to achieve perfect results. New features let you further edit and customize quilting designs by visualizing the start and stop, flipping the start and stop position and matching the start and stop points. Use the over 200 built-in Customizable Quilt Designs, or expand your library. Computerized quilting is now in your total control. Computerized Quilting with the SDT Embroidery Module empowers you to quilt like a pro. Unlimited scaling possibilities, the ability to modify the stitches per inch (SPI) and enhanced quilt securing enable you to achieve perfect results. New features let you further edit and customize quilting designs by visualizing the start and stop, flipping the start and stop position and matching the start and stop points. Use the over 200 built-in Customizable Quilt Designs, or expand your library. Computerized quilting is now in your total control. The B 990 is a superior, all-in-one quilting machine. Extra-large space, precise stitch regulation and the ability to customize quilts of amazing sizes you can feel confident creating quilt projects from the first to the last stitch!

Features & Functions

General Features

Sewing space to the right of the needle
14″
Workspace Height
5″
Weight of the Machine
43.3 lb
Measurements (W x H x D)
26.5 / 9.5 / 16.6
Centrally Located Color Touch Screen
10.1″ / 25.4 cm
Multi Touch Gestures
Move, resize, rotate and zoom designs in the stitch altering area for quick and easy transformations.
USB Mouse compatible
Connect a Mouse with a USB Type A or C to the machine and use with the Stitch Designer or Embroidery Editing for more precise control.
Adjustable Display Brightness

Help Center
The Help Center includes a Quick Start, the Onboard Manual and the Consultant. It can also be accessed on your personal device (connected via WiFi) via QR codes.
File Manager
Save, name, copy, paste and move files in your Personal Folder. Receive additional information about designs before opening them in embroidery.
Total Memory
8000 MB
Multi-function Knobs
Easily accessible knobs for making stitch adjustments before and during sewing in .05 increments for smooth stitch transitions. Used in embroidery for composing and design alterations.
Spool Holders
4
LED Sewing Light

Adjustable Light in Needle Area
Separate adjustable brightness in needle area in regards to freearm, can be turned on or off.
Automatic Needle Threader
Easy threading. The needle is threaded fully automatically at the touch of a button.
Manual Thread Cutters
3
Camera
View the needle area for the perfect placement of stitch patterns and embroidery designs.

BERNINA Pinpoint Laser
Perfect placement for the perfect project. The BERNINA Pinpoint Laser marks your start and travel points as you sew and embroider. Feel the joy of precision and control.
WiFi
WiFi now connects the machine directly to BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 to transfer embroidery designs. Or connect to the BERNINA Stitchout App. Monitor embroidery progress and thread colors remotely. And receive notifications when attention is needed. Also to Display content from the Help center on a tablet.
BERNINA stitchprecision2 Technology
The next generation BERNINA stitchprecision2 makes your sewing, quilting and embroidery experience quieter and more precise. Swiss innovations allow for enhanced stitch quality and up to 33% higher SDT embroidery speed.
Total Stitch Control
Permanent or temporary altering of length, width, needle position and other creative functions of all stitches – even while sewing.
BERNINA Adaptive Thread Tension
Once the tension is set according to the fabric and thread used, the thread tension is constantly monitored and adjusted automatically, if needed, resulting in the finest stitching.
BERNINA Dual Feed
BERNINA Dual Feed ensures even feeding of hard-to manage fabrics with beautiful results.
Jumbo Bobbin with 70 % more Capacity
More thread on the bobbin ensures significantly fewer interruptions in sewing, which is particularly helpful for large quilts or when embroidering.
Bobbin Winding while Sewing/Embroidering
Fast winding of the bobbin, even while sewing.
Powerful DC Motor

Hammer Mode
Built-in mechanism that drives the needle to stitch through more than 30 layers of fabric. The needle pulsates through the fabric to form the stitch.
BERNINA Free Hand System (FHS)
Knee operated lever raises the presser foot, lowers the feed dog and releases the thread tension keeping your hands free for guiding the fabric and the height for the fabric passage increases so that even thick layers of fabric can be easily pushed under the presser foot.
Automatic Raise/Lower Feed Dog
Automatically raise (or lower) the Feed Dog when switching between Sewing/Embroidery or Sewing/BSR.

Programmable BERNINA Foot Control
Replace the back-kick function with securing stitches, Automatic Thread Cutter and raising the presser foot.
Icon Description
Key icons are listed with a text description.
Needle Stop Up/Down
The needle can be programmed to stop in the raised (up) or lowered (down) position.
Thread-up Command
Push the needle up/down button to lower and raise the needle to bring the bobbin thread to the top of the fabric so the threads can be secured manually. Perfect for quilting and free-standing lace.
Automatic Presser Foot Lifter
Convenient automatic presser foot lowering and raising. Press the foot control to lower the presser foot, and sewing or embroidering can be started. At the end of the sewing or embroidery process, the foot is raised automatically.
Automatic Thread Cutter
The upper and lower threads are cut automatically or at the touch of a button. The top thread is carried to the back side of the fabric. Program 2 types of tie-offs.
Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
Adjust the presser foot pressure to eliminate skipped stitches and wavy seams on knits.
Needle Reminder
To save the settings for the needle type used.
Lower Thread Sensor
Warns when the bobbin thread runs low.
Upper Thread Sensor
Indicates when the upper thread breaks or runs out.
Clock/Alarm
Program alarm time and personal alarm message.
Tutorial
Access Tutorials for sewing, quilting and embroidery techniques. Also provides information about threading, needles and other including animation videos.
On-screen Help
Use the ‘?’ to identify functions and stitches. Built-in animations lead you through processes and provide reminders.
eco Mode
The eco mode saves energy and provides a child safety lock.
Retractable Feed Dog

Automatic Stitch Plate Detection
The stitch plate is automatically recognised and the machine will not sew if the wrong stitch plate is attached.
Slide speed control
Regulate the speed with the Slide Speed Control.

Sewing & Quilting

Maximum Sewing Speed (stitches per minute)

1200
Maximum Stitch Width
9mm The variable Stitch Width can be adjusted while sewing. The 9 mm maximum stitch width available on some models expands your design possibilities.
Maximum Stitch Length
6mm The variable Stitch Length provides a smooth transition from length to length and can be adjusted while sewing.
Adjustable Needle Positions
11 Multiple Needle Positions allow for very precise sewing. You can sew most patterns in any needle position.
Presser Foot Recommendation
Indicator shows recommended presser foot for general use of stitch selected.
Presser Foot Selection
Lets the machine know how wide a needle swing is safely possible with attached foot.
Presser Foot Library
Access a built-in library of current presser feet and accessories.
Customizable Stitch Altering Area
The Stitch Altering Area visualizes your sewing stitches and edits in real time. Zoom in and out, rotate the view and see the stitches magically come to life on the screen prior to sewing on your project.
Security Function for Needle and Stitch Plate
Select respective needle type (single, double, triple, etc.) and stitch plate type. Automatically limits width function respectively. Prevents needle from hitting foot and/or stitch plate, avoiding damage.
Sideways Motion
Multi-directional sewing expands your decorative stitch possibilities.
Tapering
Create and adjust the stitch taper before and after decorative stitch applications for unlimited design possibilities.
Automatic Buttonhole / Length Measuring System
Quickly set the length of the One-step Buttonhole. The same buttonhole size can be repeated as often as required. Remains in memory until another stitch is selected.
Manual Multi-step Buttonhole
The length of the beads is manually determined when sewing. Bartack, eye and securing stitches are preprogrammed. The individual steps can also be selected by scrolling via the arrow icons or by pushing the button Quick Reverse.
On-Screen Buttonhole Measuring
A button can be placed directly in the display. The size of the buttonhole is determined by turning the Mulitfunction knobs.
Adjustable Buttonhole Slit Width
Adjust the spacing of the beads appropriate for thick or heavy fabrics.
Personal Folder
Create folders, move, copy and paste files to organise your stitches and embroidery designs.
Import/Export Stitches via USB

Saving Settings of Stitch Patterns
Save over the factory default stitch settings to personalize a stitch; remains in effect until you reset to default stitch settings.
Temporary Altered Stitch Memory
Stitch settings are remembered during the sewing session. This saves time when repeating stitches in a project.

History Function (most recently used stitch patterns)
The last sewn stitches and their changes are recorded in a history menu and are retained even after the machine is switched off which makes separate writing down unnecessary. Stitches can be selected directly from “History”.
Stitch Designer
Create your own stitches or edit existing stitch patterns. 9 mm and Sideways Motion Stitches can be designed.
Creative Consultant Sewing
Get reliable support for various applications and fabrics from the integrated Sewing Consultant. Makes suggestions regarding needles, presser foot, stabilizer etc.
Fit to Screen
Touch the icon and the entire stitch pattern is visible, but the virtual presser foot is not visible.
Swipe
Immediate delete by selecting stitch in combination and sliding to the right or to the left. Great to use when trashcan not visible.
Drag and Drop
Stitch patterns of a combination can be positioned in relation to each other as desired using drag and drop or the multifunction knobs.
Pattern Repeat
1-99 Program the machine to stop at the end of a programmed number of repeats.
Pattern Begin
Start sewing at the beginning of a pattern or sequence wherever you stopped
Pattern End
No more half-finished patterns; machine stops after pattern is complete. Programmable models offer tie-off and cut.
Mirror-image function
Horizontal or vertical mirroring of the stitch expands the design possibilities.
Elongation
Extend stitch pattern length in 1% or 100% steps for decorative effects. Shortest length is 10%; maximum length is 1000%.
Stop, Secure or Cut in Combi Mode
Set a stop, a cut or secure with 4 stitches in a combination of stitch patterns
Duplicate Combinaton
Duplicate single, multiple or all stitch patterns in combination mode.
Unify Stitch Width and Length in Combi Mode
Set the width or length of all stitch patterns in a combination to match the widest or longest stitch pattern.
Basting Stitch
Baste seams, hems and quilts. Maximize the basting stitch length by engaging the Long Stitch Function (on some models).
Long Stitch
Sews every second stitch; useful for practical and decorative applications.
Jumbo Stitch
Resize stitch patterns including monograms from 25 to 500 % depending on the design of the stitch.
Triple Stitch
Stitches are sewn 3 times (forward-backward-forward) for a more distinct and bolder look.
Undo/Redo in Sewing

Distortion
Distort Stitch Patterns left/right and forward/backward in .01mm increments for decorative effects.
Continuous Reverse
Sew backwards at a touch of a button

Backstepping
The stitch pattern is accurately sewn in reverse stitch by stitch.
Securing Stitches
Activate or deactivate securing stitches at sewing start.
Programmable Securing Function
Program the “Securing” button to automatically secure in place or running stitches.
BSR Enabled
Usability of the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) on the machine.
BERNINA Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)
The built-in stitch regulator works with the BISR Stitch Plate and all BERNINA freehand quilting presser feet and accessories.
Adjustment of stitch lengths as stitches per inch (SPI) in BSR/BISR

BSR 3 Mode
BSR 3 Mode is used for free-motion basting around a design. It has 2 different stitch lengths: SPI2 and SPI4.
KickStart Function
The KickStart Function allows to quilt in a continuous sewing mode with the BERNINA Stitch Regulator (BSR) without having to push the foot control.
Start/Stop Button (stitching without foot control)
As an alternative to the traditional foot control, power the machine using the Start/Stop button and regulate the speed with the Slide Speed Control.
Hopper Mechanism
The vertical spring presses the sole to the fabric, preventing the material from pulling up with the needle. The result is a neat consistent stitch pattern.
Presser Foot Hover Function
Activate Hover with a quick tap of the Start/Stop button to reposition the project. Program Hover to work with the Needle Stop Down function to Pivot.
Freearm Sewing
The slim freearm is perfect for hemming small tubular pieces, such as baby clothes, pant legs, etc.
Monograms (with sideways motion only)

Total Number of Sewing Stitch Patterns (incl. alphabets)

2927
Alphabets / Monograms
16/2
Decorative Stitches
957
Button Sew-On Program
Button Sew-On Foot #18 is the perfect tool for easy sewing of buttons, snap fasteners, eyelets and decorations.
Buttonholes / Eyelets
17/2
Practical Stitches
40
Sideways Motion Stitches
272
Quilting Stitches
124
Tassel/Tapering/Skyline Stitch Patterns
44/36
Darning Programs
2
Balance Setting
Balance is used to balance forward and reverse stitches so that the stitch formation can be adjusted where necessary to suit the material.
Memory Stitch Combination
When opening combinations of stitch patterns they open directly in Combi Mode.

Embroidery

Maximum Embroidery Speed (Stitches per minute)

1000

Embroidery Area

16.1 x 12
BERNINA Placement Scanner
Scan and preview hooped fabric in embroidery for perfect placement of designs.
Freearm Embroidery
Easy freearm embroidery with all embroidery hoops without additional tools. For embroidering tubular items such as pant legs, t-shirts, onesies, etc.

Built-in Embroidery Designs

879
Embroidery Alphabets
24
Customizable Quilt Designs (.bqm files)
206
On-screen Editing of Designs
Easily and quickly edit embroidery designs directly on the touch screen.
Design Altering Area
Zoom in/out and pan using touch gestures. Show background color or scanned fabric, turn Grid on/off.
Duplicate/Add Designs
Increase the number of designs quickly with duplicate. Use + to combine designs and lettering onscreen.
Combine Designs

Change Design Size Proportionally

Change Design Size Non-Proportionally

Move, Rotate, and Mirror
Move designs through drag and drop or the multi-function knobs; Rotate in 1 degree increments and mirror image embroidery designs for optimal placement on projects.
Align/Distribute embroidery designs

Endless Embroidery
Perfect for embroidered borders that are longer than the hoop. Stitched reference marks and on-screen animations ensure precise re-alignment during rehooping.
Shape Designer
Arrange designs including imported stitches into formations such as rectangles, circles, hearts, stars, arcs and more to expand your creativity.
Color Wheel
Quickly change the colorway of your design on-screen to get an impression with other color design. New colors are assigned to the current thread library.
QWERTY Keyboard
Display of the QWERTY keyboard in embroidery mode and in Personal Settings for easy text input.
Customizable Lettering
Recalculated stitches with resizing. QWERTY keyboard, multi-line and justification, edit lettering after creation. Adjust stitch properties (density, pull compensation, satin value).

WordArt
Create vertical, horizontal and curved baselines. Adjust letter spacing to create the best look.
Multi-line Lettering and Align
Increase and reduce the distance between the letters, align right, left, middle and change distance between the lines.
Drag & Drop
Simple drag and drop allows for easy positioning of embroidery designs.
Start and Stop Editing
Indicate the start and stop of an embroidery design. Match two or more designs to be combined as a design or border. Flip the start and stop of customisable quilt designs.
Virtual Positioning
Place every design to an exact stitch and see the visualization in the hoop on the screen.
Absolute Check Design Positioning
Design placement tool – stitch by stitch. Check individual stitch locations for precise placement on the project from the Edit screen. the needle moves to that location in the hoop.
4-Point Placement with Morphing
The 4-Point Placement function allows you to morph your designs to precisely suit your project. Morph or Fit is available.
2-Point Placement
For easy positioning and alignment to place embroidery designs accurately. Rotate and align designs when the project is crooked. Possibility of grid point or free point positionin
Lock Scaling
Prevents the size of the embroidery design from being changed during positioning.
Check Design Size
Tool for placing designs. Check the embroidery design size. The center of the pattern can also be displayed.
Group/Ungroup
Objects can be easily grouped and edited at the same time. Depending on the design, it can be split using the ungroup function in order to edit or delete individual parts.
Rearrange designs
Change the stitching order of designs by changing the order of the layers.
Undo/Redo
Undo and redo steps when on-screen editing.
Adjust Stitch Density
Change Stitch Density to complement varied fabric.
Change Stitch Type
Change a satin stitch to a fill stitch to minimize long satin stitches that may catch.
Change Thread Brand
Quickly change thread color and/or brand on-screen to suit your project at hand.
Basting
Stitch your choice of basting stitches before embroidering. Choose to baste around your design or the inner hoop.
Margin Spacing in Basting
Set the distance between the embroidery design and the basting stitch.
Color Resequence
Several identical colors of an embroidery design are combined into one color, thus reducing the number of color changes to a minimum. Saves time.
Stitch Design as Single/Multi-Color
Stitch an entire design in one color without stopping or as a multi-color design.
Personal Memory for Saving Embroidery Designs
Own combinations, altered embroidery designs or external designs can be stored.
Programmable Jump Stitch Cutting
Set any length of jump stitches to be cut and eliminate manual cutting.

Smart Secure
Missing tie-on/off stitches are added automatically if none were programmed.
Invisible Secure
Enhanced tie-on/off stitch formation is completely invisible under design.
Centering the Embroidery Design
Off-center design positioning can be saved to the machine and design position in hoop is imported as set in the BERNINA Embroidery Software.
Thread Away Mode
An automatic, quick movement of the hoop ensures thread tails are transferred to the wrong side of the project. Set on/ off as desired depending on design.
Switch Unit of Measurement
Choose to view embroidery design dimensions and hoop sizes in inches or millimeters.
Creative Consultant Embroidery
Get reliable support for various applications and fabrics from the integrated Embroidery Consultant. Makes suggestions regarding needles, presser foot, stabilizer etc.
Embroider Sewing Stitches
Increase accuracy by embroidering sewing stitches, including buttonholes. Access sewing stitches from the integrated folder or import altered sewing stitches from sewing. Import and embroider combinations individually, too.
Multi-format Design compatible
No need to convert. Reads EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, PCS, SEW, XXX.
BQM Format Reading
BQM, HQF, PAT, PLI, QLI, TAP
Embroidery design formats
EXP, DST, PES, PEC, JEF, SEW, PCS, XXX
Adjust Stitches Per Inch (BQM)

Direct Design transfer to/from BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 via WiFi
WiFi now connects your machine directly to BERNINA Embroidery Software 9 to transfer embroidery designs.
Embroidery Design Import/Export via USB Interface
Enjoy rapid and direct connectivity for design transfer and updates.
Automatic hoop recognition
The attached hoop is automatically recognized by the embroidery module
View Stitch-out Time, Thread Colors, Size, Stitches
View design details at a glance.
BERNINA Stitchout App compatible
The machine connects with the app allowing you to monitor the status of your embroidery stitchout from any room in your house. The app notifies you when the machine needs your direct attention, like thread color change, thread breakage or when the design is finished.
Embroidery Sequence Control
This function